Ballet 3

Pre-adolescent students learn to control their physical movements, think more logically, understand cause and effect of their thoughts, body language, breath and more. Students are more apt to recall the fundamentals of traditional classical ballet including proper posture, placement, technique, and artistic expression.

Classical Ballet of Mobile offers three key classes for Ballet 3 students, plus a jazz class, recommending that most dancers in this division spend at least 3.5 hours per week training. Though Wednesday and Thursday classes are optional, please make sure your Level 3 dancer begins with the required Monday Ballet 3 class. Classes are “required” for rehearsal scheduling purposes when casting for performances.

 
 

Technique & Jazz

Ballet 3 is admitted to two technique classes to reinforce the fundamentals of ballet along with a footwork-focused class to strengthen arches and ankles in preparation for pointe work in future dance training. Plus - dancers of at least are eligible to join our Jazz/Musical Theatre class to complement their classical regimen.

Remember that Monday Technique is required for Level 3 dancers.

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Class schedules are subject to change at any time.

EXTRA CLASSES

To prepare dancers for peak physical fitness to perform, we highly recommend cross-training with our Stretch & Extensions class on Tuesdays to refine specific skills like flexibility, extension, balance and more. And our Friday and Saturday Ballet 1, 2, 3 Technique classes are combined-level lessons that help Ballet 3 dancers further focus on precision in their technique while letting our most mature dancers serve as role models for younger students.

Ballet 3 Uniform

BALLET

  • Required Leotard: Baby Blue tank leotard available for purchase directly from CLASSICAL BALLET of MOBILE

  • Required Ballet Belt: Pink ballet belt available for purchase directly from CLASSICAL BALLET of MOBILE

  • Optional Skirt: Baby Blue matching separate skirt

  • Pink Tights: by CAPEZIO or BODY WRAPPERS

    • Tights are undergarments and do not need duplication

    • Tights must be worn over the feet and inside shoes

    • Torn tights should not be worn to class

  • Ballet Slippers: canvas split-sole ballet slippers

JAZZ

  • Nude Jazz Shoes

Ballet 3 Goals

  • Mastering primary ballet positions

  • Cognitive recollection/prediction of combinations/choreography

  • Complementing more mature dancers on stage

  • Developing measurably stronger feet and ankles

  • Achieving alignment while balancing

  • Loving the art of dance and positive social camaraderie